Korean word

대가

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaega

Meaning

  • nounpay

Example

그 일에 대한 대가는 충분히 받았어요.keu i re tae han tae ga neun chung bun hi pa da sseo yo

I was paid enough for that work.

Illustration for 대가 (pay)

More examples

프로젝트를 맡은 만큼 대가를 받아야 합니다.peu ro jek teu reul ma teun man keum tae ga reul pa da ya ham ni da

Since I took on the project, I should be paid.

Core concept

What is given in return for work or a service, viewed as its due value.

Common phrases

  • 대가를 받다tae ga reul pat tta

    receive payment

  • 대가를 요구하다tae ga reul yo gu ha da

    demand payment

  • 대가를 청구하다tae ga reul cheong gu ha da

    charge a fee

Similar words

보수posu: Contracted pay for a person's work on a job or project.
요금yogeum: A charge for using transport, utilities, or another service.
대금taegeum: Money paid in exchange for a product or service.
보상posang: Money, goods, or services provided to cover harm or loss.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 서비스에 대해 받는 보수나 지급되는 값을 이르는 명사.eo tteon i ri na seo bi seu e tae hae pan neun po su na chi geup ttoe neun kap sseul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean term for a value or price given in return, which developed into the sense of compensation.

Usage tips

  • English cost usually highlights what someone gives up, while this word highlights what is received or owed in return for work or a service.

Other meanings

  • pricenoun
  • costnoun
  • masternoun

Opposites

  • 무보수mubosuno paynoun

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